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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.76, 3,074.30 and 1,443.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.76, 3,074.30 and 1,443.17 is: 1,991.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.76 : 3,074.30 = 1,443.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.76/3,074.30 = 1,443.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.76x = 3,074.30 × 1,443.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.76x = 4,436,714.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,436,714.94/2,227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.56

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